Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Letter to the Editor – The Narrative That Protects the State, Not the People
The story being told publicly about Hartman is one of infighting, resignations, and “keyboard warriors.” The story that is missing is the one that actually matters. Hartman’s water system did not collapse because we lacked a water operator or because our board resigned. It collapsed because the USDA‑financed water tank was deemed irreparable more than […]
Colorado Employment Situation – January 2026
6,600 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in January; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in January to 3.9 percent compared to the revised December rate of 3.8 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 1,200 over the same time […]
Nicasio Silerio – April 12, 1949 – April 10, 2026
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Nicasio Silerio will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Rafael Martinez officiating. Visitation for Nicasio will be held from 2:00PM until 7:00PM on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Nicasio was born on April 12, […]
Letter to the Editor – “Rural Colorado Deserves Better Than Legislative Abandonment”
To The Editor: Subject: Rural Colorado Deserves Better Than Legislative Abandonment Colorado’s small towns are facing a crisis that no one in state leadership seems willing to name: our statutory system for municipal governance is failing, and instead of fixing it, the state is preparing to abandon the communities caught in that failure. Senate Bill […]
Kimberly E. Quintana – November 26, 1965 – April 2, 2026
Kimberly (Kim) Quintana, passed away on April 02, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Kim Elizabeth Quintana was born to proud parents Donald and Mary (Randolph) Peck in Lamar, Colorado on November 26, 1965. Kim was married to Thomas Hilferty on June 24, 1989. To this union, three beautiful children, Ethan and Tanner Hilferty, and […]
Ed Reish – April 2, 1943 – March 24, 2026
Ed Reish, 83, of Casper, WY, entered into eternity, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Central Wyoming Hospice. Edward Clarence Reish Jr. was born on April 2, 1943, in Lamar, CO, the oldest of three sons, to Edward and Marion (Tipton) Reish.
Five local students from Lamar High School and McClave High School are recipients of Boettcher Foundation and Daniels Fund Scholarships
Five local students from both Lamar High School and McClave High School were recently named as recipients of two prestigious scholarships – The Boettcher Foundation Scholarship and the Daniels Fund Scholarship. The Boettcher Foundation Scholarship selects only 50 students state-wide. Recipients are generally in the top 2% of their class, and have average SAT scores […]
Cristina “Crissy” Lynn Robinson – April 26, 1976 – March 30, 2026
Cristina “Crissy” Lynn Robinson, born April 26, 1976, in Syracuse, Kansas, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Pueblo West, Colorado. Crissy was a military wife for 20 years and had a love for travel and adventure, but above all else, she treasured time spent with her family. She will be remembered for her warmth, […]
APRIL IS Clean-Up Month for Lamar
(April 1, 2026) The City of Lamar’s Public Works Department is encouraging our community to clean up our properties and town in April in preparation for Lamar celebrating its 140th Birthday in May. The Lamar Transfer Station and Landfill will accept household waste free of charge each weekend in April. This excludes construction and demolition […]
Ellen M. Barboza – March 16, 1952 – April 1, 2026
Ellen M. Barboza was born March 16, 1952 in Gurley, Nebraska to Jessie and Irene (Rivas) Henry. She passed away surrounded by her family on April 1, 2026 at her home in Holly, Colorado at the age of 74. Ellen is survived by her husband, Miguel Barboza; children, Eva Hernandez, Angela Vondy, Joe Castillo, and […]
Andrew Edwin Kline – May 22, 1964 – March 27, 2026
A private family service for Ramah, Colorado resident Andrew Kline will be held at a later date. Andrew Edwin Kline, age 61, passed away tragically on March 27, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1964, in Akron, Ohio. Andrew, known to many as Andy, was raised in Mogadore, Ohio, alongside his sisters JoAnn and […]
“Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs” : Editorial by Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter
Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs By Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter Senator Rod Pelton Representative Ty Winter In rural Colorado, Friday night lights are a way of life. In the towns and counties we represent, the local high school game is the heartbeat of the community. Families pack the […]
Randy Wayne Morris – July 12, 1963 – March 30, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Randy Morris will be held at the Lamar Christian Church on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Ian Blacker officiating. A gathering will follow at the Lamar Eagles. Randy Wayne Morris, of Lamar, Colorado, passed away on March 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy built on quiet strength, […]
